AEG L12620- Manuals

Main features of your washer-dryer • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme (60E) for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm. • RINSE...

Description of the appliance Front view 10 Detergent drawer Control panel Door Drain pump Adjustable feet 60E 60 40 - 60 MIX 4030 95 60 50 40 40 30 40 30 1200 900 700500 40 AQUA CONTROL 12620 132987110 gb.qxd 18/10/2004 16:46 Pagina 10

11 Control panel A = Option buttonsB = START/PAUSE buttonC = Spin speed button D = Quick wash buttonE = Drying time buttonF = Delay start buttonG = DisplayH = Programme progress displayJ = Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e....

12 Description of the appliance Position “ 60E ” corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programmefor nor- mally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be combined withQUICK option). The washing temperature will decrease and the durationof the washing will be prolonged. Position at 40°C = Easy to ir...

13 SENSITIVE By depressing this button the washing intensity will be reduced. Themachine adds one rinse in the programmes for COTTONS and SYNTHET-ICS. This option cannot be used with . SPIN SPEED Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the finalspeed proposed by the machine for the selected...

DELAY START button The wash programme can be delayed from 30, 60, 90 minutes and then1 hour by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours. The button must be pressed after selecting the programme andbefore pressing the button. The figures indicating the delay appear for about 3 seconds in the dis-play. The ...

DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed programme of dryness push the button until the drying time you want appears in the displayaccording to the fabrics (cotton or synthetics) you have to dry. For cottons and synthetics you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to130 minutes. Displa...

Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selectordial to the RESET/ O position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum ( ), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the the , or programmes. Altering an option which is running To alt...

Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or stain remover. The prewash detergent is addedat the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added dur-ing the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.It is emptied at the be...

Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming ...

Weight of laundry Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro-gramme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab-ric and the instructions indicated on care labels.Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatu...

21 Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow themanufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount ofdetergent for small l...

Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry-ing cycle . Load Warning: Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be di...

Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can bemachine dried. The following symbols refer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature) Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry Duration of the drying ...

Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, setanother short drying time. Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fab-rics, avoid excessive drying. How to wash Max. load - cottons 6 kg - synthetics and delicates 3 kg - wool 2 kg Load the la...

26 How to wash Selection of the option Press simultaneously buttons SPIN SPEED and for about 3 sec- onds: the light comes on in the programme progress display. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same but-tons again until the light comes off. Selection of the option To delay s...

Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics.Load the laundry.Add detergent and additive. Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing & dry-...

How to dry Drying only Max. load - cottons 3 kg - synthetics 2 kg During the drying programme the water tap must be open and thedrain hose must be correctly positioned. Turn the programme selector dial to indicated by the symbol for cottons or synthetics. If you wish to carry out the timed drying pr...

30 Programme chart Wash programmes ( ● ) In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the 60E wash programme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indica- tive, as it may vary depending on the quanti...

Programme chart Special programmes * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry,on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. 31 Programme Descrip- tion Programme phases Additional func...

Programme chart Drying (*) The STORE DRY drying programme for cotton is the reference programmefor the Energy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75. 32 Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed Drying time mins Store dry (*)Suitable for items toput away withoutironing Iron dry...

Consumption data for drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests.They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can beused as indicative values. 33 Degree of drying Spin speed Max load Water litres Energy kWh Duration minutes CottonStore dry 1200 3kg 22 2....

34 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit-tle to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Periodical cleaning Ext...

37 Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusualwhistling noise, different from the noise made by tradi-tional washing machines, this is due to a new type ofmotor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due tothe modern technology of new washingmachines that use ...

Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey s...

Technical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60 cm Depth with door opened 101,5 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx. Load (depending on programme) 6 kg Use domesticDrum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200/900/700/500 rpm Water pressure 0,05-0,8 MPa This appliance complies...

Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can besolved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems.If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre.In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate trou-bleshooting:...

Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. • All internal packing must...

Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view 45 7 60E 60 40 - 60 MIX 4030 95 60 50 40 40 30 40 30 1200 900700500 40 AQUA CONTROL 12620 566 605 1015 25 Cold water 335 170 70 40 45 85 Power cable Drain 132987110 gb.qxd 18/10/2004 16:46 Pagina 45

46 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli-ance. Using a spanner,unscrew andremove the 2 rearbottom screws.Slide out the 2plastic pins. Laythe machine on itsback, taking carenot to squash thehoses. This can be avoided by placing one ofthe corner pa...

Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded bycarpets, rugs etc.• Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating.• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar mate...

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do notwish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose spe-cially designed for this type of use. Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plas...

49 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximumload required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances inuse. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manu...